Ginny’s Gems

Want to read more efficiently? Seton alumna Anna Eileen shares her favorite strategies that have made reading textbooks easier, and much more productive.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling Mom of four, shares scientific studies on the importance of reading aloud to one's children and the ways it helps your kids.

Finding the call of your vocations is important but often difficult. Jennifer Hansen's simple answer--silence. After all, how else can we hear God's answer?

Kids might be embarrassed or slightly unnerved when they witness a show of parental affection, but they need to see it anyway. Ashlynn Smith explains why.

Are your kids intent on making a mess every day? Are you frustrated by all the clutter? Read how Amy Pawlusiak puts it all away neatly, despite the chaos.

After countless viewings of Star Wars movies with his kids, John Clark is pleased to report that he has picked up a few homeschool pointers from Yoda.

Homeschool mom and restaurant owner Tara Brelinsky has advice for parents trying to raise their children to be dutiful, goal-oriented, successful workers.

Do your students moan and complain when told to write a paragraph? Gina Berrios shares six secrets she uses to pave the road to success in teaching writing.

Bob Wiesner introduces Sts. Cyril and Methodius, two brothers who gave the Slavs a written language to read and share the "Good News" of Jesus Christ.

Is Valentine's Day just about flowers, chocolate, and shiny baubles? Rosa Younan shares some simple tips on how to show Christ-like love in a selfish world.

Cheryl Hernández, a homeschool mom of nine, gives tips on how to teach the virtue of self-control to young children. Part 4 of this series explores eating.

St. Valentine's Day is more than chocolate and roses. Jennifer shows you how to reclaim it from the commercial market and celebrate the day Catholic style.

Gina Berrios shares lessons from St. Bernadette including how to make the sign of the cross which the young saint learned from the Blessed Mother herself!

John Clark offers a poignant reminder that we need to recognize and encourage a child's intelligence with all their activities, not just the academic ones.

Cardinal Burke notes, "For the sake of our young people, we must give particular attention to the fundamental expression of our culture which is education."

There are many wonderful projects on tap, including more online courses, at Seton Home Study School, all of which we hope you find as exciting as we do.

As students prepare for college, Counselor Nick Marmalejo answers “What tests should I take in preparation for college?” and “When should I take them?” For many of us, the word ...

In her latest Q & A to families, Dr. Mary Kay Clark has suggestions for when a child does not want to do his math even though he understands the concepts.

Use the anti-homeschooling comments, made to make you feel bad about your decision, as opportunities to show you are sure and unwavering in your commitment.

St. John Neumann was a born catechist and devoted to faithful religious teaching. His model is continued today by Catholic homeschoolers in their own homes.